Club Iq

Familiar international pop, R&B, hip-hop and commercial dance hits form an easy to follow selection. DJs play every night, sometimes joined by live acts.

The room gets crowded and loud late at night. Its small scale creates an energetic connection between the tables and dance floor.

A classic Taksim nightclub bringing live performances, DJs, cocktails and VIP tables together.

Foreign tourists staying around Taksim, young adults from the İstiklal area, couples and friends who want to dance to familiar hits.

Comfortable but considered clubwear works well.

Club Iq's red walls and amber lighting provide a warm backdrop to the party. Round ceiling lamps illuminate the crowd stretching from the bar to the tables. The dancers on stage stay close to the guests, and the DJ's electronic music draws everyone into the show. Friends dance close together on a night when the boundary between watching and joining in all but disappears.

Most reviews of Club IQ speak positively of the atmosphere, dance shows, drinks, fast service, and attentive staff. Couples and groups of women, in particular, report feeling comfortable and safe at the venue, noting that prices are reasonable by Taksim standards. Opinions on the DJ and song selection vary; on some nights, the music reportedly failed to energize the crowd. One group of women complained about the unsettling stares and behavior of certain waiters. While the overall impression is positive, the experience appears to depend on the specific staff and program; checking the DJ lineup for the night might be useful.